First Selectman Knickerbocker’s Resignation Announcement to the Town of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 17, 2022, 4:54PM EDT Message to the Town of Bethel from the First Selectman Dear Friends and Neighbors: I am […]
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Breaking News: First Selectman Knickerbocker Leaving Bethel to Accept Position as Wilton Town Administrator, Sept. 7th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 17, 2022, 1:21PM EDT At last night’s Wilton Board of Selectman (BOS) Special Meeting, the Board voted unanimously to appoint […]
P&Z Commission Public Hearing Tonight, In-Person and via Zoom: Whitney Road Multiple-Unit Structure and Cindy Lane 8-30g Project
Report by Paula Antolini, August 9, 2022, 5:01PM EDT TOWN of BETHEL, LAND USE DEPARTMENTClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel, Connecticut 06801 […]
P&Z Public Hearings for Whitney Road and Cindy Lane 8-30g Multiple-Unit Projects Are Via ‘ZOOM PLATFORM ONLY’ Due to ‘Covid Cases in the Municipality’ said Bethel Health Director Vasile
Report by Paula Antolini, July 25, 2022, 11:49PM EDT The Planning & Zoning Commission announced that their “continued Public Hearings” for the Whitney Road and […]
After 10 Years in Bethel, UConn Master Gardener Offices and Demonstration Garden Are Being Forced to Vacate the Premises Aug. 1st. They Are Asking for Your Help.
Report by Paula Antolini, July 12, 2022, 8:27AM EDT Bethel appears to be losing a wonderful UConn Master Gardener Demonstration Vegetable Garden and valuable learning […]
Town of Bethel, CT, NOTICE OF REFERENDUM: To Vote to Approve ‘Not More Than $1.4 Million’ to Complete the Police Dept. Firing Range; July 26th Referendum
Report by Paula Antolini, July 25, 2022, 7:27PM EDT Tomorrow in a referendum vote, Bethel residents will vote to approve, or not approve, “not more […]
It’s a Girl! Bloodhound Donated to Bethel Police Dept. to Train for Tracking, Needs a Name
Report by Paula Antolini, July 14, 2022, 11:01AM EDT Bethel Police Department: IT’ S A GIRL!!!! Please help us name our new girl. She is […]
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Chief William Halstead Dies After Fire Call, View Wake and Funeral Arrangements
Report by Paula Antolini, July 13, 2022, 7:03PM EDT ***** ANNOUNCEMENT about the passing of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Chief William Halstead. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Will Hold a Public Hearing on July 12th for Application for a Zone Change to Build 30 One-Bedroom Units at 17 Whitney Rd.
Report by Paula Antolini, July 12, 2022, 5:15PM EDT Public Notice The Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following […]
Bethel FD Responds with ‘Jaws of Life’ to Motorist with Arm Pinned Between Front Tire and Fender
Report by Paula Antolini, July 4, 2022, 9:10AM EDT Statement from the Bethel Fire & EMS: On the morning of July 2nd “the Bethel Fire […]
COMING IN JULY – Bethel Mail Service Will Offer Park & Call/Text Package Drop Off!
Report by Paula Antolini, June 26, 2022, 5:04PM EDT Bethel Mail Service, located in Dolan Plaza at 211 Greenwood Avenue in Bethel, CT, will soon […]
Public Notice: Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing July 12th Regarding Zoning Change for 17 Whitney Road, Plan for 30 One-Bedroom Units in 3-Story Structure
Report by Paula Antolini, June 26, 2022, 9:19AM EDT The Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following application July […]
The Group ‘Desegregate Connecticut’ Is Coming to Bethel for a ‘Zoning Audit Walk’ June 30th
Report by Paula Antolini, June 26, 2022, 7:27AM EDT On Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, “Desegregate Connecticut” is coming to CT […]
Bethel Public Hearing, June 28th: Multiple Unit 3-Building Affordable Housing 8-30g Project to Be Developed on 6 Cindy Lane in Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, June 25, 2022, 7:02AM EDT There will be a continued Public Hearing on June 28, 2022, by the Bethel Planning & […]
Call For Artist or Artist Teams: Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut Request for Qualifications and Proposals DANBURY FAIR MURAL PROJECT
Report by Paula Antolini, June 3, 2022, 5:04PM EDT Call For Artist… Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut Request for Qualifications and Proposals DANBURY FAIR MURAL PROJECT […]
Bethel Trench Collapse Traps Worker; FD Rescue; LifeStar Helicopter Transport to Yale New Haven Hospital, Worker in Serious Condition
Report by Paula Antolini, May 11, 2022, 11:54PM EDT At approximately 1:07 p.m. today Stony Hill and Bethel Volunteer Fire Departments were alerted to a […]
Attention Parents and Citizens: OPEN FORUM Discussion About ‘Social Emotional Learning’ (SEL) in Schools, May 16th
Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2022, 10:15AM EDT There is presently much controversy over school curriculum, namely Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Critical Race […]
Dr. Carver’s Thoughts on ‘Social Emotional Learning’ (SEL) Seem Defensive
Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2022, 2:05PM EDT Why would Dr. Christine Carver, Superintendent of Bethel Public Schools, feel the need to defend “Social […]
Public Notice / Bethel Public Hearings: Affordable Housing Plan; Stormwater Management Regulations; May 24th
Report by Paula Antolini, April 28, 2022, 6:27PM EDT ***** Public Notice The Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May […]
Bethel Police Dept. ‘Drug Take Back Day’ Organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, April 30th
Report by Paula Antolini, April 28, 2022, 10:23AM EDT Mark your calendars! On Saturday April 30th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Bethel Police Department […]
Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker Appoints a Committee of 7 (including himself) to Hold Private Meetings, Not Reported to Public, to Decide How to Spend $6 Million
Report by Paula Antolini, April 21, 2022, 10:27AM EDT We have information that Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker has appointed a committee of 7 individuals, including […]
Bethel Board of Education Regular Meeting Tonight, 7 p.m. – Public Comment Allowed
Report by Paula Antolini, April 21, 4:19PM EDT Bethel Board of Education Regular MeetingThursday, April 21, 20227: 00 PM Board of Education Conference Room E1 […]
The Bethel Annual Town and School Budget Referendum Passed on April 19, 2022
Report by Paula Antolini, April 20, 2022, 8:22AM EDT The Bethel Annual Town and School Budget Referendum Passed on April 19, 2022. Very low turnout. […]
VOTE! The Bethel Annual Budget Referendum Will Be Held on Tuesday, April 19th, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Report by Paula Antolini, April 18, 2022, 3:06PM EDT Reminder: The Bethel Annual Budget Referendum Will Be Held on >>>>> Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 6 […]
Bethel Community Earth Day 2022 is Saturday, April 23
Report by Paula Antolini, April 15, 2022, 1:54PM EDT Bethel Community Earth Day 2022 Bethel Municipal Center, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 9 AM – […]
Bethel Board of Finance: April 12th Meeting Cancelled, Hybrid ‘Special Meeting’ is April 18th
Report by Paula Antolini, April 11, 2022, 11:04PM EDT BETHEL BOARD OF FINANCE – NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGApril 18, 2022- 7: 00 p.m.- Hybrid MeetingClifford […]
NOTICE: Bethel P&Z Hybrid Meeting, April 12th, Public Hearings Continued on Multi-Unit 5-Building 8-30g Housing for 48 Stony Hill Rd. and More
Report by Paula Antolini, April 11, 2022, 11:34PM EDT NOTICE: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting April 12th, 2022, 6:30pm, Bethel Municipal Center, Meeting Room D […]
The Bethel ‘Rally for Parents Rights and Inclusion’ Against BPS Highlighted the ‘Devolution of CT Education’ and Breach of Student Privacy Laws
Report by Paula Antolini, April 11, 2022, 7:58AM EDT Three recent events at Bethel Public Schools (BPS) got the immediate attention of parents this past […]
Bethel Drops ‘Easter’ from ‘Egg Hunt’
Report by Paula Antolini, April 6, 2022, 1:19PM EDT Bethel Municipal Center is having an “Egg Hunt” on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 3:30-6:00pm, except […]
Board of Selectmen Hybrid Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Tonight, April 5th
Report by Paula Antolini, April 5, 2022, 8:00AM EDT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 6: 50 pm– Hybrid MeetingClifford J. Hurgin […]